Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach men used auto shop as drug front, federal prosecutors say

Efren Sanchez, 52, and Hector Valle, 48, are accused of using an auto upholstery shop in Gardena to sell meth and fentanyl, authorities said.

Crime + Public Safety

2 arrested in connection with deadly bar shooting, Long Beach police say

Malcolm Gibson, 42, of Bellflower and Michelle Youngblood, 43, of Long Beach were taken into custody this week in connection with the deadly shooting on July 8 in the 4900 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

Crime + Public Safety

Police allege suspect who fatally shot man in garage also killed friend at hotel

Mathew De Diego was already in custody for another murder when detectives tied him to the shooting of a 19-year-old at a Long Beach hotel last week, police said.

Critically Speaking: Pulling the plug on freeway expansion

Why it’s important to show up for your community.

Pets

Scratch This: Meet Nathan the Cat Lady at Midsummer Scream

Boy, do we have a cat lady for you! Actor and horror-movie fan integrates entertainment into his feline advocacy.

Paris Olympics

1984 Olympic torch to be reignited at Legends Sports Bar ahead of Paris Games

Plus, five other places to watch the Olympic Games in Long Beach over the next two weeks.

community resource center

1,500 free backpacks with supplies to be given out in North Long Beach

The back-to-school event will take place Saturday and include a backpack giveaway, haircuts, and more.

homelessness

Newsom calls on cities to 'move with urgency' to clear encampments

It is unclear how Long Beach will react to the executive order, which directs state agencies and cities to clear unhoused encampments.

The Rancho

Natural wine and jazz fest returns to Rancho Los Cerritos on Sunday, July 28

Spend the day sampling natural wines from over 20 winemakers and enjoying a stacked lineup of live jazz performances.

Long Beach Airport

Flight experience at LGB will change as Southwest Airlines says it's ending open seating

The airline is Long Beach Airport's largest tenant and operates 50 of the 58 daily flight slots out of the airport.

arts and culture

‘Skateboarding is art’: Locals give away limited edition Long Beach-themed decks

Push For Peace makes skateboards featuring local artists’ work and gives one away to young skaters in need for each that is sold.

Homeless housing

Case workers who complained about client deaths at Long Beach homeless housing file whistleblower claims

Public records show that at least 14 people living at the former Best Western on Long Beach Boulevard have died in last two years.

Budget

Here's how you can participate in the 2025 Long Beach budget adoption process

Long Beach officials are expected to release the proposed budget in the coming weeks and are scheduled to adopt the new spending plan in early September.

police shooting

Video shows moments before LBPD officer fatally shoots 17-year-old home invasion robbery suspect

Police say they were called to a home in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue just before 10 p.m. after a woman called to report that a man with a gun had broken into her home.

Traffic Fatality

'Our hearts are broken': Motorcyclist who died month after crash remembered as loving father, friend

David Garcia was on his way to take an exam at Long Beach City College on June 4 when he was seriously injured in a crash on Carson Street, according to authorities.

fatal shooting

Police arrest 19-year-old in connection to fatal shooting in North Long Beach

Police say Jeffrey Poorman, 44, was shot early Tuesday morning in the 5900 block of Lime Avenue.